Classic Japan - 11 Nights

Boasting a dazzling cityscape of towering skyscrapers and a picturesque waterfront, Minato is Japan’s political and economic nerve centre, set on the coast of eastern Tokyo. This glittering cosmopolitan city features extravagant stores, affluent residential areas that secrete exclusive clientele, and a bustling business district home to numerous foreign embassies and a plethora of corporate giants including Mitsubishi, Sony, Google and Apple. Brimming with a vast array of attractions, visitors can discover a range of must-visit venues including Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Midtown, Tokyo Joypolis, Zojoji Temple, and Akasaka Palace. After a day of sightseeing, visitors can trawl the glitzy streets of Roppongi, dine at the high-end restaurants, and immerse themselves in the area's exciting nightlife.

Stretching across four prefectures on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a vast, awe-inspiring paradise that covers Yamanashi, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa, and the western Tokyo Metropolis of Japan. It is home to the iconic Mount Fuji, a gigantic active volcano that looms over the Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures and is recognised across the globe as the quintessential symbol of Japan. Nature lovers are spoilt for choice in this richly diverse landscape of natural hot springs, sweeping coastlines, towering mountains, crystalline lakes, and over 1000 volcanic islands. Among the plethora of highlights that this endless idyll has to offer, don't miss an opportunity to visit the Fuji Five Lakes set at the base of Mount Fuji, the mountainous town of Hakone, and Izu Islands, a picturesque scuba diving hub.

Superbly located in the centre of Japan, Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and one of the nation's most important transportation hubs, historical centres and industrial powerhouses. The town developed around the iconic Nagoya Castle, built during Tokugawa Ieyasu's rule in 1612 and rebuilt in 1959 after being destroyed in World War Two. Today, Nagoya is one of the few truly modern cities in Japan and is also the birthplace of one of the biggest car manufacturers in the country, The Toyota Motor Corporation, so be sure to visit the Toyota Automobile Museum. The Nagoya City Science Museum amalgamates modern technology, life sciences exhibitions and boasts the world's largest dome-screen planetarium. Nagoya has a cosmopolitan atmosphere that combines fascinating museums with historical temples and diverse shopping areas.

Hiroshima has a deep historical significance – it was the first city ever to suffer an atomic blast, which wreaked devastation across the urban hub on 6 August 1945. The only remaining building in the area was the Genbaku Dome, which is now known as the 'City of Peace' and has become a worldwide symbol of hope for everlasting peace. Hiroshima-jo is a replica of the original castle where Japanese elders came together for centuries to discuss strategies and politics. Today Hiroshima is a thriving tourist destination with an interesting food scene and a very vibrant nightlife. Cultural experiences include the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and the Mazda Museum.

Osaka is a large port city and a busy commercial centre on the Japanese island of Honshu, known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife and delicious street food. This bustling city features a number of appealing attractions, most notably its restored 16th-century Shogunate Osaka Castle, surrounded by a moat and plum, peach and cherry blossom trees. The city also boasts an impressive array of museums including the National Museum of Ethnology, the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses and the Japan Folk Crafts Museum. Other must-see attractions include the Universal Studios Japan and the Expo Commemoration Park, which features the iconic Tower of the Sun.